In going through some notes for a book on the philosophy of wine I’m writing, I came across an old debate that once defined the
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Does Wine Have a Rhythm?
That sounds like a curious question at first. Rhythm refers to the placement of sounds through time. But an ordered pattern of blinking lights might
Should We Care if a Warming Climate Changes the Taste of Wine?
Britt Karlsson in BK Wine Magazine asks “Should we lament that the taste of wines have changed? That the wines we are accustomed to drinking
Wine Review: Tommasi Poggio Al Tufo Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
A glorious wine for the price. It melds brash yet generous energy with a stern, sturdy backbone. Simple, precise aromas of blackberry jam, grilled rosemary,
Misunderstanding the Role of the Food Critic
Last week, New York Times restaurant critic Peter Wells published a scathing review of one of the iconic restaurants in the U.S.—Peter Lugar Steakhouse. Luger
Honky Tonk Heaven
I have a love/hate relationship with country music. Love the stories and the beat, hate the politics. But when you’re in Nashville what are you
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 